Curtain-pole and shade-roller support.



J. F. BRUEDERL'Y,

CURTAIN POLE AND SHADE ROLLER SUPPORT.

APPLICATION FILED'MAY 4. I9H- RENEWED JULY 17. 19:6.

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JOSEPH F. BRUEDERLY, OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF 'IO JOHN H. HOOK, OF LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

CURTAIN-POLE AND SHADE-ROLLER SUPPORT.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. 29, 191?.

Application filed May 1-, 1914, Serial No. 836,171. Renewed July 17, 1916. Serial No. 109,810.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, J osnrn: F. BRUEDERLY, a citizen of the United States, residing at Lancaster, in the county of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, have invented new and useful Improvements in Curtain-Pole and Shade-Roller Supports, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an improvement in curtain pole and shade roller supports and has for its principal object to provide a simple and inexpensive device for the purpose that may be secured in place within or on the outer face of a window or door frame by a single screw or nail, and is capable of limited adjustment on such frame before the screw or nail is finally driven home.

In the preferred form of the invention two brackets of novel form are preferably employed, one for sustaining the curtain pole, and one for the pintles of the shade roller, the former only being required, since it may be used in connection with one of the several well-known varieties of shade roller brackets now in use. The curtain pole bracket may be made of one piece of metal, or of two pieces slidably connected together to permit horizontal and vertical adjustment of the curtain pole.

In the drawings,-

Figure 1 is an elevation of one corner of a window frame showing a portion of a curtain pole and the support therefor.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of the same on the line 22 showing one form of the curtain pole bracket, the latter being fastened against the inner side of the window frame.

Fig. 3 is a similar view with the shade roller bracket attached to the outer face of the window frame.

Fig. 4: is a like view with the shade roller bracket secured within the window frame but to the top thereof.

Fig. 5 is a View similar to Fig. 2 with the shade roller bracket secured against the inner side of the window frame but turned in a different position from that shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 6 is a side view, and Fig. 7 a plan view of the curtain pole bracket of the preceding figures detached.

Fig. 8 is a cross-sectional view on the line 8-8 of Fig. 2.

Figs. 9 and 10 are views showing the curtain pole bracket used in connection with dliferent well-known forms of shade roller brackets.

Fig. 11 is a side elevation of a modified form of the curtain pole bracket which may be adjusted in both horizontal and vertical directions.

Fig. 12 is an edge view of the same adusted to extreme vertical position.

Fig. 13 is a side elevation of another modification of the adjustable form of bracket.

In the drawings, 10 indicates a portion of a window frame against the inner side of which, in Figs. 1 and 2, is secured a shade roller bracket 11 which may be a wellknown form of bracket, two of which forms are shown in Figs. 9 and 10, or the special form illustrated in the other figures. This bracket 11 is formed with a side plate 12 and a foot piece 13, through the former of which is a T-slot 14 for a screw 15 by which the bracket is secured to the window frame. The T-slot permits limited adjustment of the bracket either vertically or horizontally. Projecting inwardly from the side 12 of the bracket is a substantially hemispherical lug 16 in which is formed a hole for the pintle 17 of an ordinary curtain shade roller 18. The lower edge of the bracket, in the position shown in Fig. 2, below the T-slot 1 1 is formed with a right angled shoulder 19 for a purpose to be hereinafter described. Projecting downwardly from the same edge of the plate, but below the lug 1 6 is a finger 20 on the outer side of which is a second right angled shoulder 21, the two shoulders 19 and 21 being equidistant from the center of the pintle lug 16, and are disposed at an angle of ninety degrees to each other. Two of these brackets are used one on each side of the window frame as usual.

The curtain pole 22 is supported adjacent each end of an outstanding bracket such as shown at 23 in Figs. 1 to 10, 23 in Figs. 11 and 12, and 23 Fig. 13. This bracket projects in a substantially horizontal direction beyond the window frame and has a seat 24 at its outer end within which the curtain pole is supported. The inner .end of the bracket 28, 23 or 28 is provided on its inner end with hooks, notches or the like for supporting the bracket by means of a shade roller pintle and bracket therefor. In the bracket of Figs. 1 to 10, the inner end is formed with two horns 25, 26, the former projecting from the top of the bracket and having a recess 27 therein adapted to engage over the pintle 17 of the shade roller close to the lug 16. The horn 25 is, in this form of the bracket, bent to one side, as clearly shown in Figs. 6 and S, to enable it to engage the pintle 17 beyond the lug 16 while the main body of the bracket 23 lies close to or against the side of the window frame. The lower horn 26 of the bracket is formed with a step 28 that engages beneath the shoulder 19, as in Figs. 2 and 3, or the shoulder 21, as in Figs. 4 and 5, to maintain the bracket in its hori- Zontal position and hold it securely in place. The terminal 29 of the horn 26 passes between the bracket and the window frame, as shown, and to permit this without straining the bracket or causing it to be twisted out of line, the horn 26 is bent a suitable distance to one side, as shown in Fig. 7.

In the ,modified form of. curtain pole bracket represented in Figs. 11 and 12, the bracket 23 is formed of two sections 23 and23 slidable one upon the other and connected together by a headed screw, rivet or pin 35 fixed to one section as 23, and extending through a longitudinal slot 36 in the section 23. A hook-shaped support 37 on the upper edge of the section 23 engages over the section 23 and maintains the two sections in horizontal relation when drawn apart for adjustment. The inner end of the section 23 has a projection 25 on its lower edge in which is formed a recess 27 to engage the pintle 17 of a shade roller bracket, a horn 26 also projects from the bottom of the bracket and has at its end a hook-like step 28 to engage the lower edge of the shade roller bracket. The slot 36 in bracket section 23 extends from end to end thereof, and has a short downwardly projecting portion 38 at its outer end that terminates in a circular opening 39. Pivoted on theouter end of section 23 are two curvedfingers 21 hat together form a seat for a curtain pole, said fingers being spread apart a greater or lesser distance to fit a small or-a large pole or rod. The pivot 10 connecting the fingers with the bracket section makes a tight-connection between said parts, so that into whatever position they may be moved the friction between the parts will maintain them in position.

The bracket is adjusted horizontally by sliding section 23 upon section 23. Vertical adjustment is obtained by drawing section 23 outwardly to its fullest extent until the screw or pin 35 is in the end of the notch 36. Section 23 is then turned to vertical position, as in dotted lines, Fig. 11, and the pin or screw 35 thereon pushed downwardly through the portion 38 of the slot into the circular portion 39, the hookshaped support 37 at the same time entering a vertical slot -11 in the upper edge of section 23 thus locking the section 23 in position. The curved fingers 24 are then turned into proper position and separated a suitable distance to form a seat for the curtain pole.

In the modified form of bracket illustrated in Fig. 13 the section 23 is substantially the same as section 23 of Fig. 11, the slot 36, however, is shown shorter and without the depending portion 38 and its enlargement 39. The movable section 23 of the bracket has a screw or pin 35 that passes through the slot 36 and a hookshaped support 37 to engage the top of the section 23. The section 23 has an upwardly projecting arm 4-2 at its outer end that supports a vertical plate 13 in which is formed a longitudinal slot for screws, pins or rivets 4: carried on the projection 12. The upper end of the plate 41-3 supports the curtain pole by means of curved fingers 21- similar to those shown in Fig. 11. Horizontal adjustment of the pole is obtained by sliding the sections one upon the other, and vertical adjustment by moving the plate 13 on the projection 4-2.

lVhen it is desired or becomes necessary to secure the shade roller bracket on the outer or front side of the window frame 10, as in Fig. 3, the fastening screw passes through a Vertical slot 30 in the foot piece 13 of said bracket. The step 28 of the curtain pole bracket 23 will in this position of the bracket engage the shoulder 19 in a similar manner as in Fig. 2, the tip 29 of the horn 26 lying on the outer face of the bracket 12.

Should it be necessary to secure the shaderoller bracket to the top of the window frame on the inside thereof, see Fig. l, or in a similar position, of the bracket, but against the inner face of the window frame as in Fig. 5, said bracket will be turned to a position at right angles to that shown in Figs. 2 and 3, thus bringing the shoulders 21 .in position to be engaged by the step 28 on the curtain pole bracket, the hook 27 in all positions of the bracket 12 connecting with the pintle 17 of the shade roller.

When the curtain pole bracket 23 is used in connection .with the well-known form of shade roller bracket shown at 11, Fig. 9, the horn 26 engages the underside of said bracket as indicated, and when used with a smaller type of shade roller bracket 11", as in Fig. 10, an edge 31 of the base of horn 26 will bear upon one of the screws or nails 32 by which the bracket 11 is fastened to the window.

hat is claimed as new is,-

1. In combination with a shade roller bracket and a shade roller, of a curtain pole bracket removably supported by said shade roller bracket and shade roller, the inner end of which curtain pole bracket is provided with two attaching members, one of which is adapted to hook over the pintle of the shade roller and suspend the curtain pole bracket, and the other to bear upward against the lower edge of the shade roller bracket.

'2. In combination with a shade roller bracket and a shade roller, of a curtain pole bracket removably supported by said shade roller bracket and shade roller, the inner end of which curtain-pole bracket is provided with two projecting attaching members lying in difierent planes, one of which in the form of a hook engages the pintle of the shade roller, and the other member provided with a step to bear upward against the shade roller bracket, and hold the curtain-pole bracket in fixed position.

3. In combination with a shade roller bracket, and a shade roller, of a curtain pole bracket removably supported by said shade roller bracket and shade roller, the inner end of which curtain-pole bracket is provided with two attaching members projecting therefrom in different planes and one above the other, one of which members being in the form of a hook to engage the pintle of the shade roller, and the other to bear upwardly against the lower edge of the shade roller bracket, one of said members lying substantially in the plane of the curtain pole bracket, the other member being bent laterally beyond the plane of the bracket to insure engagement with the supporting parts.

4. In combination with a shade roller bracket, and a shade roller mounted thereon, of a curtain pole bracket the inner end of which is provided with two attaching members projecting therefrom to engage the pintle of the shade roller and the lower edge of the shade roller bracket, one of said members lying substantially in the plane of the curtain pole bracket, the other member being bent laterally beyond the plane of said bracket to insure engagement with the supporting parts, and an adjustable pole seat on the outer end of the bracket.

5. In combination with a shade roller, and a shade roller bracket having a bearing for the pintle of said shade roller and two shoulders on the edge thereof equidistant from said bearing and at right angles to each other, of a curtain pole bracket provided with two attaching members on its inner end, one of which has a recess therein to engage said pintle and the other formed with a step to bear upon either of said shoulders.

6. A curtain pole bracket adapted to be supported by a shade roller pintle and a shade roller bracket, said curtain pole bracket having a pole seat at one end, and a pair of fastening members at the opposite end, one of which members has a recess therein to engage the pintle of the shade roller, and the other member terminating in a step to bear against an edge of the shade roller bracket.

7. A curtain pole bracket adapted to be supported by the pintle of a shade roller and the supporting bracket therefor, said curtain pole bracket comprising a plate having a pole seat at its outer end, a pair of attaching members on the inner end of said bracket, one of said members being offset laterally beyond the plane of said bracket, the other lying substantially in the plane thereof, said members having means thereon to engage the pintle of the shade roller and the edge of the shade roller bracket.

8. A curtain-pole bracket comprising a pair of plates slidable one upon, the other for horizontal and vertical adjustment, one of said plates having two projecting members for removably securing the bracket in position, the other plate carrying a seat for a curtain pole, and means fixed on one of said plates and adapted to engage the other plate for maintaining said plates in different positions of horizontal adjustment, and holding one plate vertically in relation to the other.

{9. A curtain pole bracket comprising a pair of plates slidable one upon the other for adjustment, one of said plates having two attaching members thereon to engage a shade roller bracket and the pintle of a shade roller supported on said bracket, the other plate having a seat on its outer end adjustable for curtain poles of different diameters.

10. A curtain pole bracket comprising a pair of plates slidable one upon the other for adjustment, one of said plates having a longitudinal slot therein, and two attaching members thereon to engage a shade roller bracket and the pintle of a shade roller sup ported on the bracket, the other plate having a projection slidable in said slot, a hook support to engage the upper edge of the slotted plate and maintain the sliding plate in adjusted position, and an adjustable curtain pole seat on the outer end of said sliding plate.

11. A curtain pole bracket comprising a pair of plates slidable one upon the other for horizontal and vertical adjustment, one of said plates having a longitudinal slot therein with a downward projection at its outer end terminating in a circular enlargement, and two attaching members on the lower side of said plate to secure the bracket in position, the other plate having a projection thereon slidable in said slot, and a hook support to engage the upper edge of the slotted plate and maintain the sliding plate in its horizontally adjusted position, and an adjustable curtain pole seat on the outer end of said sliding plate, said sliding plate adapted to be raised vertically and sustained in said position by the projection thereon engaging the enlargement in said slot and the hook support entering a notch in the top of the slotted plate.

12. In a curtain pole bracket comprising a pair of plates slidable one upon the other for horizontal and vertical. adjustment, one of said plates having a longitudinal slot therein and two attaching members thereon for securing the plate in position, the other plate having a projection thereon to enter said slot, a hook support to engage the upper edge of the slotted plate and maintain the sliding plate in horizontally adjusted position, a vertically adjustable plate on the outer end of said sliding plate, and a pair of curved fingers forming an adjustable eurtain pole seat on the upper end of the adjustable plate.

13. A shade roller bracket adapted to support a curtain pole bracket in connection with a shade roller, said shade-rollerbraeket having a bearing for the pintle of a'shade roller, and two shoulders on the outer edge of said bracket equidistant from said bearing and disposed at an angle of ninety degrees to each other.

14. A shade roller bracket adapted to be secured adjustably in position on the side or edge of the window frame and having a bearing for a shade roller, a tongue projecting from one edge of said bracket, a shoulder formed 011 said tongue, and a second shoulder formed on another edge of the bracket, said shoulders being equidistant from said bearing and disposed at an angle of ninety degrees to each other.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

JOSEPH F. BRUEDERLY.

Vitnesses JOHN H. H0011, JOSEPHINE HooK.

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